Helwan University

Helwan, Egypt · University · Public institution · Founded 1975 · Accredited by National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) · Taught in Arabic, English · 200,000 students

Established in 1975, Capital University (formerly Helwan University) is a leading public higher education institution in Egypt. In late 2025, the university officially changed its name to Capital University. The university is highly regarded for its unique focus on technology, applied sciences, and the arts, housing numerous faculties such as Fine Arts, Applied Arts, and Engineering. Its main campus is situated in Ain Helwan, Cairo, spanning over 350 acres.

Programmes

• Law
• Private Law
• Public Law
• International Law
• Artificial Intelligence
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Nutrition and Food Science
• Educational Home Economics
• Leather Industries
• Family and Childhood Institution Management
• Clothing and Textiles
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Power Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Mechanical Design Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Architecture with Digital Technology
• Mechatronics Engineering (Automotive)
• Project Management and Construction
• Mechanical Engineering
• Weaving and Textiles
• Sculpture and Architectural Modeling
• Decoration
• Glass Design
• Print Media
• Packaging Sciences
• Furniture Design Sciences
• Glass Design and Modeling in Architecture
• Applied Arts
• Social Work
• Engineering (Helwan Campus)
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mining and Petroleum Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

Admissions

• Accepts international applicants
• Scholarships or financial aid available

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